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Overview
Two Peoples Bay is about 35 kilometres east of Albany, on the south coast of Western Australia. The area became famous in 1961, when the Noisy Scrub-bird, thought to be extinct, was rediscovered there. The Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve was established in 1967 to protect the habitat.
Birds
Notable Species
Rarities
Endangered species found here: Noisy Scrub-bird, Western Ground Parrot, Western Bristlebird and Western Whipbird (western heath) and the Australasian Bittern.
Check-list
Birds you can see here include:
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Other Wildlife
The Gilbert's Potoroo (Potorous gilbertii), a rat kangaroo, was thought to be extinct, until a population of 40 was discovered at Two Peoples Bay in 1994.
Site Information
History and Use
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Areas of Interest
- Two Peoples Bay Visitor Centre
- Two Peoples Bay Heritage Trail
- Little Beach - a short drive away
Access and Facilities
- Open daily, but no overnight camping
- Visitor Centre
Contact Details
Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve
Two Peoples Bay Rd
Albany WA 6330, Australia
- Tell: (08) 9841 9290
